Grinch Christmas Truffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 36 Regular Oreos.
02 - ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread.
03 - 12 ounces vanilla almond bark.
04 - Green gel food coloring.
05 - 18 red heart sprinkles.

# Instructions:

01 - Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor or blender. Pulse them into fine crumbs for about 2-3 minutes, achieving a rich, chocolatey sand-like texture.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the Oreo crumbs with the whipped cream cheese spread. Mix until fully integrated into a thick, cohesive dough. For ease, you might prefer to knead this mixture with clean hands.
03 - Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the mixture and roll each scoop into smooth, uniform balls. Arrange them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Chill the truffle balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, ensuring they become firm and ready for coating.
05 - For the coating, break the vanilla almond bark into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 15-30 second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted. Avoid overheating to keep the texture smooth.
06 - Add the desired amount of green gel food coloring to the melted almond bark, stirring until you achieve your perfect Grinchy-green shade. Remember, liquid food coloring is not recommended as it can cause the coating to seize.
07 - Dip each truffle ball into the melted almond bark, ensuring they're completely coated. Let any excess drip off before returning them to the parchment-lined sheet.
08 - While the coating is still soft, gently press a red heart sprinkle onto each truffle, adding that essential Grinch-heart touch.
09 - Chill the decorated truffles in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to an hour until the coating is fully set. Serve these charming confections cold or at room temperature, and watch them disappear quickly at your gatherings.

# Notes:

01 - These truffles make a festive addition to holiday dessert tables and are great for gifting.
02 - Ensure you use gel food coloring to maintain the almond bark's smooth consistency.
03 - The truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

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